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1 KRD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

57,194 mi
Last recorded57,194 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 KRD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 57,194 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 56,921 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 56,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 56,183 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 56,183 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 54,412 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 54,013 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 54,013 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 53,279 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 53,267 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 52,871 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 52,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 51,117 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2016 50,853 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,917 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre perished on side wall

osf tyre perished on side wall

Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,038 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,370 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 45,724 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,980 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,494 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 42,494 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 41,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,566 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,295 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 22,664 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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1 KRD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 91,357 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 KRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1 KRD registered?

1 KRD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is 1 KRD safe to buy?

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